Amsterdam—must-visits in the bicycle city

While enough has been said about the historical and cultural background, and the customary places to visit in Amsterdam, a quick trip to its cultural hubs and parks is what you need to know it all. Other than some impressive insights, these are the best places to hobnob with the locals here. If you have been scouring for a comprehensive guide to Amsterdam’s star attractions, this is for you!

Rijksmuseum or the Dutch National Museum is for anyone who is into art and history. After the shift from the Hague and years of renovation, the museum now attracts a multitude of visitors. There are about 2000 paintings ...more

This famous art museum displays the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. Gogh's work during his time in Amsterdam, Antwerp and Paris are all showcased here. There are about 1056 of his works, including portr...more

This museum is the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during the Second World War. There is a set route for the visitors to follow through the house. Even though the house has been renovated to preserve the re...more

The world famous museum with life-size replicas of prominent celebrities and icons is now in Amsterdam. It houses wax sculptures of the who’s who of the celebrity world, including Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Dan...more

The last 500 years of Amsterdam's appalling and dark history have been interestingly explained through an interactive adventure session in the Amsterdam dungeons. There are about 11 shows and rides including the Descent,...more

This is a branch of the museum of Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia and is situated on the banks of River Amstel. There are several exhibitions on and off throughout the year. Some of the notable ones are the ...more

The National Maritime Museum or the Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum was the 11th most-visited museum in the Netherlands in 2013. This building has a massive history starting from around 1590, continuing through 1972 when it...more

Here, one can experience the history of cheese-making and taste the distinctive flavor of the best cheese in Holland. While there is an assortment of cheese to choose from, the two must-taste varieties here are Gouda Che...more

Visit this if you wish to have a sneak peek into the tale of Amsterdam that has been elucidated through a sizeable number of masterpieces, mainly aerial maps from the middle ages or Breitner's The Dam. It describes how t...more

The EYE Film Museum features an extensive series of Dutch and foreign movies. Visitors can watch these, and tickets for the same can be booked to avoid standing in queues that often run long. The museum also hosts severa...more

The Stedelijk is quite a renowned museum with a fascinating display of contemporary and modern art as well as design. It also features the work of the young generation of artists. Various changes are made in the permanen...more

This is a canal-side museum, originally inhabited by the regent family Van Loon. Museum Van Loon is one of the very few museums in Amsterdam that have been turned from an original residence into a museum and has not been...more

Dam Square, popularly known as the Dam is located in the historic centre of Amsterdam. It is usually flooded with locals going to work and tourists waiting for those perfect photo opportunities. There are innumerable foo...more

Vondelpark is the largest park in Amsterdam, open to both the public and the tourists. It is spread over about 120 acres of land, with a pond and an open-air theater inside. It hosts a number of performances, usually hel...more

The world's only floating flower market, Bloemenmarkt was set up in 1862. These flower shops are organised in house boats, and you can go clicking photos or shopping for a range of tulips, narcissus, bulbs, plants, seeds...more

Rijksmonument, better known as The Smallest House in Amsterdam is now registered as the national heritage of Netherlands. It is located in Oude Hoogstraat 22, the heart of the historical old city centre. It is also known...more

Schellingwonderpark, a city park situated in the northern part of Amsterdam was opened in January 2010. This one was conceptualised as a part of the nature project to spread awareness of the ecological relationship betwe...more

This one, quite clear by the name, is a church in the attic of a canal house. It lies in the inner city of Amsterdam and is a precious gem from the Dutch era. The history of this Catholic church dates back to 1663. Even ...more

This is the place where Netherlands' finest artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn worked. Visitors get a sneak peek into the work and times of Rembrandt's life with a 17th century inventory as a guide and all the paraphe...more

Also known as the Goat Farm, this one is located right in the Amsterdam Forest. Quite an offbeat attraction, this one is great for anyone travelling with kids or for somebody who’s up to muddy their travelling boots. It ...more

Fruittuin van West was set up by the duo of Will and Lisan Sturkenboom. This is a fruit farm that has developed substantially since its conception in 2014. One can pick eggs or harvest the produce, or just take a walking...more

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Amsterdam—must-visits in the bicycle city

While enough has been said about the historical and cultural background, and the customary places to visit in Amsterdam, a quick trip to its cultural hubs and parks is what you need to know it all. Ot...